See photos from Texas Rangers’ 2024 Opening Day extra innings win
Amanda McCoy
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The Texas Rangers returned to Globe Life Field on Thursday to open their season against the 2024 Chicago Cubs.
Fans were treated with the sight of the Commissioner’s Trophy as well as the unfurling of the World Series Champions. banner before first pitch.
This season the Rangers will be defending their Wold Series title this season. On Nov. 1, 2023, the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks to end the franchise’s 62-year championship drought and win the World Series. They won their home opener in extra innings.
Father and son Galen and Christopher Killion cheer as they enter the stadium with their custom made Texas Rangers helmets for the 2024 season opener between the Rangers and the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers fans take photos with the 2023 World Series commemorative plaque as they enter the stadium for the 2024 season opener between the Rangers and the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Fans during Texas Rangers’ Opening Day against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Amanda McCoy/amccoy@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers fans take a photo next to a mural at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Amanda McCoy/amccoy@star-telegram.com
Roanoke resident Jenifer Watson cheers as she holds her custom-made Texas Rangers championship belt for the 2024 season opener between the Rangers and the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers fans enter the stadium for the 2024 season opener between the Rangers and the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz and manager Bruce Bochy walk out to home plate with the World Series Commisioners Trophy for the World Series Banner ceremony prior to their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers line up while the National Anthem is performed prior to the season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
The Texas Rangers 2023 World Series Banner is unveiled in a ceremony prior to their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) looks back at first baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) in the fifth inning of their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (53) shares a laugh with his teammate Leody Taveras (3) after finishing the first inning during the Texas Rangers season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) signals he is okay after being hit by a comeback pitch in the first inning during the Texas Rangers season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers designated hitter Wyatt Langford (36) swings at a pitch at the bottom of the tenth inning of their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers first baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) attempts to avoid the tag from Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (2) in the fifth inning in their season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (53) celebrates after hitting his first home run of the season in the sixth inning in their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Fireworks go off after Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (53) hits the Rangers first home run of the season in the sixth inning of the season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (53) celebrates in the dugout after hitting his first home run of the season in the sixth inning of the season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (25) comes out of the bullpen to pitch during the ninth inning in their season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) slides home and scores the go ahead run past Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (25) during the ninth inning in their season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild argues with Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim after a controversial play allowed the Chicago Cubs to take the lead 3-2 in the top of the ninth inning in their season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Fairchild ruled that the Cub’s Mastrobuoni swung and missed when it was foul tipped and got past Heim. This allowed Cub’s Michael Busch to take advantage and advance to third base and eventually to home plate. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (16) celebrates with his teammate Leody Taveras (3) after hitting the game tying home run in the ninth inning of their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk off single at the bottom of the tenth inning to win their season opener against the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) celebrates with his teammate Adolis Garcia (53) after hitting a walk off single at the bottom of the tenth inning to win their season opener against the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) celebrates after hitting a walk off single at the bottom of the tenth inning to win their season opener against the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chris Torres/ctorres@star-telegram.com
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